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Wang, P., & Xie, Y. (2012). An Empirical Study on Opinion Leaders of Microblog in Public Emergencies—Taking "Wenzhou Motor Train Accident" as an Example. Journal of China Media University, 34, 82-88.

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• TITLE: Analysis of the Influence of Opinion Leaders on Public Emergencies through Microblogging

  AUTHORS: Wei Fang, Binli Gao, Nan Li

  KEYWORDS: Influence of Opinion Leaders, Public Emergencies, Microblogging

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.8 No.5, May 18, 2020

  ABSTRACT: This article aims to analyze the characteristics of microblogging opinion leaders in the event as well as their influence on public emergencies. It finds microblog celebrities (often VIP users) have become the leaders of public opinions, and microblogs on government affairs help all levels of departments combat the outbreak. Conclusively when China was fighting against COVID-19, opinion leaders in the Weibo field applied their influence to the reconstruction of related topics, released as much positive information as possible, hence conducing to positive anti-epidemic sentiment as well as a successful battle against COVID-19.